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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
San Francisco, CA

In one year I went from mild-moderate osteoarthritis to severe osteoarthritis in my neck and back. My arms go numb and, let's just say it's painful 😣. I know it could be so much worse, but I feel like the CLL magnifies other health issues. And, I don't need any treatment, and my labs are very stable. I am confused πŸ€” why the rapid decline with my osteoarthritis. Any thoughts πŸ’­, any suggestions?

October 3, 2024
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Members resonated deeply with the question of whether CLL speeds up co-morbidities like osteoarthritis, with many sharing that their joint... Read more

Members resonated deeply with the question of whether CLL speeds up co-morbidities like osteoarthritis, with many sharing that their joint pain, swelling, and bone aches have noticeably worsened since their diagnosis. Several members offered practical strategies including reducing salt intake to help with lymph node swelling, keeping a food diary to identify dietary triggers, gentle exercise like walking, muscle relaxers, and using tools like warm showers and ice packs for pain relief. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of navigating multiple health conditions at once, with members finding comfort in knowing others share their experiences.

A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes it's called lymphadema ...swelling lymph nodes..I am doing a lymph node Detox and watching my salt intake also

October 6, 2024 (edited)
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

My arthritis is worse too since diagnosed. Muscle relaxers help periodically.

October 4, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I like your walking 20 minutes on the tread mill. Your issue with pain comes with being a senior? Today I managed to walk 2.5 miles doing my tasks at my property. I plan to get back on my tread mill for 30 to 60 minutes? I like to eat healthy and keep busy until something goes wrong with my body? Last month a chunk of oak hit my left ankle and caused an infection. I had a purple foot and lots of pain from the infection. After a week of antibiotics and the pain and swelling decreased and it took 4 weeks to lose the purple bruising. I hope you have better days and tomorrow is better?

October 3, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I wish had good information that helps things fast. But I will say less salt is a big deal and good. Even slow exercise is a help. I showers even warm. Showers are good. It's hard. It's hard. I have sympathy and I can't good word cuz of Aphasia but a sympathy and warm feelings for you. I hope feel better Tylenol you talk to your doctors but tile helps and ice packs can help sometimes also.

October 9, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Yes salt is bad for people who have Leukemia because our Lymph nodes are clogged all the time and Don't work right to flush out like they are supposed to....my natural Doctor I use to go to told me I am only allowed to have 1/4 teaspoon a day..let me tell you I been doing more than this..but I am watching now..

October 8, 2024

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